Italy coach Nick Mallett has rung the changes for his side's Six Nations clash with Scotland on Saturday despite their heroic victory over France.

The former Stade Francais coach has made six alterations to his matchday squad for the Murrayfield clash, with avoiding the wooden spoon still a concern despite last weekend's 22-21 win over Les Bleus.

Flanker Paul Derbyshire will earn his first Six Nations start, replacing the impressive Robert Barbieri at openside.

Leicester prop Martin Castrogiovanni is the only player retained in the front-row, with Leonardo Ghiraldini and Salvatore Perugini returning at hooker and loose-head respectively.
Lock Quintin Geldenhuys also starts after being relegated to the replacements bench last time out.